Product Description

The secret to delicious, flavorful coffee is locked within the bean. Coffee that's not freshly ground may be tasty but time erodes the complexities and nuances of the distinct flavors. That's why serious coffee drinkers grind the beans directly before brewing. Be it for American Coffee or Espresso or French Press, the Krups GVX1-14 uses superior burr grinding known for releasing all those properties that help make the coffee bean unique. What you gain is a more delicious coffee. Frankly, isn't that what it's all about? Appreciate your coffee more with this burr grinder from Krups. Removable ground coffee container is dishwasher safe (top rack, please) Rubber feet keep grinder firmly in place Anti-static coffee container with lid holds up to 8 ounces of ground coffee for a 12-cup pot of coffee Blue illuminated On/Off Airtight bean hopper keeps beans fresh Special safety features - Will not operate unless lid to bean hopper and coffee container are in place

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3880 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Black
• Brand: Krups
• Model: GVX1-14
• Dimensions: 6.40" h x 8.00" w x 11.20" l, .55 pounds

Features

• Expert burr milling coffee grinder for preservation of flavor and aroma
• 17-position fineness selector ranges from fine to coarse
• 12-cup quantity selector; detachable lidded grounds container
• 8-ounce lidded bean hopper; removable burr for easy cleaning
• 10-1/2 by 4-3/4 by 5-3/4 inches; 1-year warranty

Amazon.com Review
This smartly designed, finely tunable burr coffee grinder from Krups is built on the premise that good coffee starts with the freshest, most appropriate grind. Equipped with an expert-quality burr milling system, the machine turns out very consistent grounds with minimal heat for the best-tasting coffee. Its coarseness dial offers 17 distinct settings to create precisely the right grind for the occasion, brewing method, and kind of bean. In addition, the quantity dial, ranging from 2 to 12 cups, lets you grind no more coffee than you need, which helps preserve fresh aroma and flavor.

Structurally handsome and easy to use, the grinder features a large transparent bean hopper with a clearly marked "max" line. The grounds container, also transparent, is lidded and removable for tidy transport to the espresso machine or French press. Simple maintenance is also a boon here--the burr removes for easy cleanup and Krups includes a cleaning brush for the hopper. Shiny and matte black with silver accents, the grinder looks dashing on the countertop without drawing excess attention to itself. It stands 10-1/2 by 4-3/4 by 5-3/4 inches and carries a one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard

Customer Reviews

Don't Buy, It Breaks
For a cheap grinder, it grounds alright, but the safety features are extremely small and they can break off easily. Once they break, you may as well throw the grinder in the trash.

Spend more and get something better
This machine was our first experience with a burr grinder. We owned it for a little over a year. One day it just quit. While it worked, as others have said, it got the job done but required a lot of fussing around to find the right settings. Sometimes the beans would get stuck in the hopper and the motor would race. Static cling was often a problem (this seems to be weather-related). It was difficult to remove the top half of the burr wheel for cleaning. The grinder surfaces were small, and the whole thing just didn't seem very durable. I am now in the market for something better.

OK...but not great
I have owned this grinder for less than 3 years. I use it 4-5 times a week on average. I grind only for myself.
Last week I pushed the grind button and it disappeared inside the grinder.
I sent it to a certified Krups repair and was notified that the parts necessary to repair were no longer available (remember it is less than 3 years old and this model is still for sale).
I would urge potential buyers to shop around and spend a little more for another manufacturer.